Glendale, CA – Community Development Department Director, Hassan Haghani, announced the appointment of Jan Edwards as the City’s new Building Official, effective June 1, 2014. She has worked for the Glendale Community for 21 years. Most recently, she had served as the Deputy Building Official since April 2010 and Interim Building Official since December 1, 2013.Jan Edwards holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University. She is a Certified Building Official and a Licensed Civil Engineer.

Ms. Edwards brings a collective 25 years of experience in the Building & Safety industry. “Jan is a valuable member of the Community Development team and the obvious choice for the position. Not only is Jan fully grounded in the technical side of her profession, she is bringing a fresh vision for the Building and Safety Division” said Hassan Haghani.

Her first official act was to name Jan Bear as the Deputy Building Official. Jan Bear has worked for Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Santa Clarita Building Departments prior to switching to Glendale in February, 2000. Edwards’ and Bear’s joint experience and knowledge will serve the City of Glendale well as they continue to uphold the community’s high standards.

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